With the federal capital ready to host the high profile Islamabad Talks 2026 between the United States and Iran, the Islamabad Traffic Police (ITP) has released a detailed traffic management and diversion plan. The steps will help to accommodate the high-end foreign delegations with little inconvenience to the local commuters.
With the increased security measures around the summit there will be major restrictions and alternative routing on April 11 and April 12, 2026.
Two-Day Ban on Heavy Traffic in Islamabad
To ensure security and easy movement in the city, the authorities have ensured that there is total prohibition of heavy traffic into Islamabad over a period of two days. This will be limited to any heavy transport vehicles (HTV) during the day of Saturday and Sunday.
Recommended Alternate Routes for Commuters
The commuters and residents are encouraged to prepare their travels beforehand and use the following specially designated routes:
Intercity Travel
Peshawar to Rawalpindi: instead of the traditional points of entry, the motorway to Taxila is recommended.
Lahore to Peshawar: To avoid the congestion in the centre of the capital, commuters are advised to use the Rawat, Chak Beli and Chakri routes.
General Intercity Movement: To have a more comfortable passage, it is advisable to use the Taxila and Fateh Jang Motorways.
Local Islamabad Residents
Sectors G-5, F-6, and F-7: People are encouraged to make use of Margalla Road to move around on a daily basis.
Sectors G-6 and G-7: Traffic would be redirected to Ninth Avenue.
Faisal Avenue to Zero Point: This will be extremely controlled; all the traffic going in the Faisal Avenue direction to Zero Point will be redirected to Ninth Avenue.
Suburban & Link Road Adjustments
Bhara Kahu to Rawalpindi: Visitors are advised to use Korang Road, Bani Gala, and Lehtrar Road as a means of accessing the GT Road.
Rawalpindi to Islamabad: It is recommended that local commuters use Ninth Avenue through Saddar.
Colonel Sher Khan Road: Traffic is advised to take Stadium Road through Ninth Avenue.
Security-Driven Measures in Islamabad
This has been done according to the officials in order to accommodate the passage of sensitive diplomatic convoys. Due to minimal media coverage and the security cordons, the traffic scheme becomes one of the most important aspects of the overall safety plan of the Islamabad Talks.
The Islamabad Traffic Police will be stationed in extra force in the city to direct the motorists. People are advised to make use of traffic radio and online updates to get updated on the real-time road closures.
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